From the historical and enchanting region of France emerged a multitude of notable family names, including that of the distinguished Gallonte family. Originally, the people in this region went by one (personal) name. Surnames evolved during the Middle Ages when people began to assume an extra name to avoid confusion and to further identify themselves. These names then began to become "fixed" or hereditary between the generations. One of the types of names adopted as surnames were those derived from nicknames. Nicknames, or "eke-names," were an added name that generally reflected some physical characteristics or other attribute of the person that used the name. The Gallonte surname derives from the Old French word "galer," which meant "to enjoy oneself;" and as such was a nickname for a cheerful or high-spirited person.

Gallonte Early History

Gallonte Early History

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gallonte research. Another 189 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1811, 1646 and 1715 are included under the topic Early Gallonte History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Gallonte Early Notables (pre 1700)

Gallonte Early Notables (pre 1700)

Another 31 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Gallonte Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

The Great Migration

The Great Migration

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Abraham Gallant, who arrived in New England in 1634; Daniell Gallant, who settled in Virginia in 1663-1679; Glode Gallant, who came to Virginia in 1649.

Crozier, William Armstrong Edition. Crozier's General Armory A Registry of American Families Entitled to Coat Armor. New York: Fox, Duffield, 1904. Print.

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The Gallonte Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Gallonte Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.